WAVE Life Sciences (FRA:1U5) FCF Margin %: -156.85% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:1U5 WAVE Life Sciences Ltd FRA:1U5
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Price €4.72
GF Value €3.58
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is WAVE Life Sciences FCF Margin %?

WAVE Life Sciences FRA:1U5 -5.22% 59 FCF Margin % is -156.85% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:1U5 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 959 Biotechnology companies, WAVE Life Sciences ranks worse than 62.98% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. WAVE Life Sciences's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-51.89 Mil. WAVE Life Sciences's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €33.08 Mil. Therefore, WAVE Life Sciences's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -156.85%.

As of today, WAVE Life Sciences's current FCF Yield % is -16.44%.

The historical rank and industry rank for WAVE Life Sciences's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:1U5' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3539.11   Med: -512.43   Max: -18.13
Current: -257.4


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of WAVE Life Sciences was -18.13%. The lowest was -3539.11%. And the median was -512.43%.

FRA:1U5's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
62.98% of 959 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -84.65 vs FRA:1U5: -257.40


WAVE Life Sciences FCF Margin % Related Terms


WAVE Life Sciences FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WAVE Life Sciences's FCF Margin % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

WAVE Life Sciences FCF Margin % Chart

WAVE Life Sciences Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -218.62 -3,538.75 -18.13 -140.32 -440.49

WAVE Life Sciences Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -688.87 -532.44 -590.34 -195.86 -156.85

FRA:1U5 vs AVLN, COAG, MPLT: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, WAVE Life Sciences's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


WAVE Life Sciences FCF Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, WAVE Life Sciences's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where WAVE Life Sciences's FCF Margin % falls into.


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WAVE Life Sciences FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

WAVE Life Sciences's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-160.732/36.489
=-440.49 %

WAVE Life Sciences's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-51.892/33.083
=-156.85 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -156.85% mean?
WAVE Life Sciences (FRA:1U5) has a FCF Margin % of -156.85% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on WAVE Life Sciences and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, WAVE Life Sciences ranks #604 out of 959 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 63%.
Is WAVE Life Sciences' FCF Margin % too high?
WAVE Life Sciences' current FCF Margin % is -156.85%. Based on the distribution chart, WAVE Life Sciences ranks #604 out of 959 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, WAVE Life Sciences has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WAVE Life Sciences' FCF Margin % compare to AVLN and COAG?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, WAVE Life Sciences ranks #604 out of 959 companies for FCF Margin %. This places WAVE Life Sciences in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Biotechnology company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on WAVE Life Sciences and its competitors. WAVE Life Sciences's current FCF Margin % is -156.85%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WAVE Life Sciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WAVE Life Sciences (FRA:1U5) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.58, compared to a current price of €4.72 — trading 31.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -156.85%. WAVE Life Sciences' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WAVE Life Sciences (FRA:1U5), the current FCF Margin % is -156.85% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is WAVE Life Sciences (FRA:1U5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WAVE Life Sciences stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.72 is trading 31.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.58. GuruFocus considers WAVE Life Sciences to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:1U5:

  • FCF Margin %: -156.85%
  • GF Value™: €3.58 vs. price of €4.72 (31.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1U5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


WAVE Life Sciences Business Description

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Address 7 Straits View No. 12-00, Marina One East Tower, Singapore, SGP, 018936
WAVE Life Sciences Ltd is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on unlocking the broad potential of RNA medicines also known as oligonucleotides, targeting ribonucleic acid (RNA), to transform human health. RNA medicines platform, PRISM, combines multiple modalities, chemistry innovation, and deep insights into human genetics to deliver scientific breakthroughs that treat both rare and prevalent disorders. Its toolkit of RNA-targeting modalities includes RNA editing, antisense silencing, and RNA interference, providing capabilities for designing and sustainably delivering candidates that optimally address disease biology. Its programs are for rare and prevalent diseases, including alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, obesity, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and Huntington's disease.
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